LOCAL ADMINISTRATIONS AND SPORT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SPY505	LOCAL ADMINISTRATIONS AND SPORT	1	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	MASTER'S DEGREE, TYY: + 7.Level, EQF-LLL: 7.Level, QF-EHEA: Second Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. MEHMET SOYAL
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to organise sports organisations within the scope of local administrations.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course includes; the concept of local administrations, the concept of central government, the relationship between local administrations and central government, different local administrations, historical development of local administrations in Turkey, municipalities, villages and special provincial administrations, service delivery methods of local administrations, the relationship between sports and local administrations, the spread of sports to the masses, local administrations and open spaces, publicly owned fields and facilities, sports clubs and local administrations, local administrations and sports activities.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the concepts of local administrations and central government.
Distinguishes the administrative differences between local administrations and central administration.
Explains the role and importance of local administrations in the spread of sport to the masses.
Examples of practices related to the methods of providing sports services of local administrations.
Examines and evaluates the functioning of sports organisations carried out within the scope of local administrations.
Organises sports activities carried out within the scope of local administrations.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Informing about the aim and content of the course, Definition of the concept of local government	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
2	Reading articles related to the subject	The relationship between local administrations and central government	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
3	Literature review	Different countries and their understanding of local governments	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
4	Reading a book chapter related to the subject	Historical development of local administrations in Turkey	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
5	Reading a book chapter related to the subject	Structure of municipalities, villages and special provincial administrations	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
6	Reading a book chapter related to the subject	Service delivery methods of local administrations	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
7	Reading a book chapter related to the subject	The relationship between the concept of sport and local administrations	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading a book chapter related to the subject	Functions of local administrations in terms of sports	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
10	Reading a book chapter related to the subject	The importance and duties of local administrations in the spread of sport to the masses	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
11	Reading a book chapter related to the subject	Local administrations and open spaces	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
12	Reading a book chapter related to the subject	Construction of public pitches and facilities	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
13	Reading a book chapter related to the subject	Relations of sports clubs with local administrations	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
14	Reading a book chapter related to the subject	Examination of local administrations and sports activities	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
15	Reading a book chapter related to the subject	Examination of local administrations and sports activities	Lecture, question-answer and discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yücel, A. S. Atalay, A. ve Korkmaz, M. (2016). Türkiye’de Yerel Yönetimler ve Spor Hizmetleri. Nobel Bilimsel Eserler, İstanbul.
Houlihan, B. (2014). The Government and Politics of Sport (RLE Sports Studies). Routledge, US.
Kocaoğlu, M. (2015). Yerel Yönetimlerde Katılım ve Kültür. Çizgi Kitapevi, İstanbul.
Okçu, M. ve Özgür, H. (2013). Dünyada Yerel Yönetimler Örnekler – Uygulamalar. Seçkin Kitapevi, İstanbul.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Based on undergraduate level qualifications, people develop advanced knowledge in the field with analytical thinking competence at the level of expertise and reach original definitions that will bring innovation to psychosocial fields in sports.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By understanding the interdisciplinary interaction that sports sciences are related to, people reach new and original results for their field of expertise.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By understanding the interdisciplinary interaction that sports sciences are related to in psychosocial fields in sports, achieves new and original results.
2	Develops new methods related to the applications used in psychosocial fields in sports, redesigns the methods used in existing applications when necessary, or adapts them for use in different disciplines.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They use advanced equipment, technology and software to realize the applications required in their field, analyze the data obtained and evaluate the results.
2	They use scientific research methods and techniques effectively in order to be able to research, analyze and re-adapt new and current issues in their field and to produce original research results.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Whit using their leadership characteristics; plans and organizes the studies on national and international sports activities and organizations with a unique approach and develops strategic approaches by taking initiative in order to solve possible problems.
2	They develop methods that will contribute to the development and innovative applications of her processes and interprets these developments in national and / or international scientific publications.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Based on the knowledge and skills at the level of expertise acquired in the field; follows current approaches and developments in the field with a critical mindset, solves possible problems with an analytical approach and develops new ideas and methods when necessary.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They critically analyze the norms regulating relations in the field of person and social life, supports its development and shows behavior for its reorganization in case of need.
2	Discusses and interprets current developments and studies in scientific meetings and sports organizations held at national and international level in a fluent, understandable and systematic way, by supporting them with quantitative / qualitative data.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	While carrying out studies related to the field; attaches importance to ethical values and legal regulations accepted in social life and supports the development of these values.
2	In the light of developments in the field of sports sciences; It carries out sustainable projects and studies with a social content that supports the development of awareness about the movement education, exercise and sports habits of the society in which it lives, and leads the formation of institutions that serve within this framework.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	10	40
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	9	27
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	36	0	150